Wildfires near Kota Tanjung Pinang, Riau Islands

Kota Tanjung Pinang is a regency / city in Riau Islands, Indonesia — Sumatra's rainforest and carbon-rich peatlands. The map shows wildfires and satellite hotspots detected in and around Kota Tanjung Pinang. Fires across Riau Islands peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years.

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Conditions shown are for Riau Islands.

Current fires in Kota Tanjung Pinang

No significant fires are currently detected in Kota Tanjung Pinang.

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Wildfire season in Kota Tanjung Pinang

Fires across Riau Islands, which Kota Tanjung Pinang belongs to, peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years. Over the period recorded here, the busiest month in Riau Islands has been September. Higher temperatures, low humidity and wind make fires start and spread faster — check the fire-danger level before lighting any fire or working outdoors.

What the Kota Tanjung Pinang fire map shows

This page lists only the fires detected inside Kota Tanjung Pinang itself, so it stays useful when the surrounding region is busy. Kota Tanjung Pinang is one of 7 regencies & cities in Riau Islands. It lies about 55 km E of the centre of Riau Islands. Detections come from NASA satellites and are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 113).

Frequently asked questions

Are there wildfires in Kota Tanjung Pinang right now?

No significant fires are currently detected inside Kota Tanjung Pinang. This page updates continuously as new satellite detections arrive.

When is the wildfire season in Kota Tanjung Pinang?

Fires across Riau Islands, which Kota Tanjung Pinang belongs to, peak in the June–October dry season, when peatland fires drive the regional haze, and are amplified in El Niño years.

Where in Riau Islands is Kota Tanjung Pinang?

Kota Tanjung Pinang lies about 55 km E of the centre of Riau Islands.

What area does the Kota Tanjung Pinang map cover?

It covers Kota Tanjung Pinang inside Riau Islands. Fires shown are those detected within its own boundary; use the region page for the wider picture.

Is the Kota Tanjung Pinang fire map official?

No. It republishes public satellite and official data and is not an emergency-warning service. In an emergency call 113.

⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS. They are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, gas flares, sun glint) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow official emergency sources.

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